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RJ12 EXD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,702 mi
Last recorded163,702 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 EXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 163,702 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

low emitter

Pass 31 Oct 2022 150,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 131,703 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 118,690 miles

all tyres wearing more on edges

Fail 3 Aug 2020 118,690 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend wheel off brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend wheel off brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all tyres wearing more on edges

Pass 21 May 2019 105,362 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 105,362 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Size (225.45.R 18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Size (225.45.R 18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment recommended.

Pass 8 May 2018 90,995 miles

Front under tray fitted

Fail 8 May 2018 90,995 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Front under tray fitted

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cut on inner/outer s/walls

Pass 9 May 2017 75,750 miles

Front under tray/engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear tyre cut on s/wall

Pass 19 May 2016 61,340 miles

Front under tray fitted

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 46,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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RJ12 EXD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 97,978 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ12 EXD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RJ12 EXD registered?

RJ12 EXD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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